hin1 hoi1掀開掀开
Jyutpinghin1 hoi1
Yalehīn hōi
Definition
To open, lift open, or uncover.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically implies lifting or flipping something up to reveal what is underneath, such as a lid, a blanket, or a page. It carries a sense of physical movement that is more deliberate than simply opening a door or a box. When referring to opening a book, it is often used interchangeably with 揭開.
Examples
He impatiently lifted the lid.
Could you help me open the book?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for opening things that slide or swing, such as doors or windows, where 開 or 打開 are more appropriate. It is strictly for objects that require a lifting or flipping motion.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
